In Quebec, in 2003, nearly one million people aged 65 and over *.
Often, older people are not accustomed to be affected. Most were born before 1940, and their education, banned can get them to have some prejudices about the fact of being massaged. At the first appointment in massage therapy, it is important to define what the needs of the individual. The professionalism of the therapist or the person who will secure just a massage.
therapeutic massage as a complement
The massage should of course be adapted to the physical condition of the person being massaged. It turns out that 35% of seniors suffer from arthritis or rheumatism *. Therapeutic massage can have a positive impact and help achieve a better quality of life.
Heart disease is also common among those 65 and over (20% of them *).
Massage can have an impact on such diseases. It will be a more specific massage, which will address all the problems of the person.
In addition to the medication recommended by the medical doctor, massage, through its action on the circulatory, lymphatic, musculoskeletal and nervous systems, strengthen the immune system, improve mobility and strength to muscle mass.
Often, older people have a heavy medication and complex. In a massage, they will not take extra medicine!
massage and relaxation as a source of well-being massage
make the most sense when the person is comfortable with his or her therapist. It becomes akin to a real moment of relaxation.
For an hour, the person will forget her worries a bit, and come out of the massage room smiling and calm mind.
Relaxation is the first effect that the person feels. If the person decides to return to massage therapy, then the effects are more specific as custom, will also be therapeutic in nature and psychological.
massage therapy as a psycho
The massed person learns the concept of touch. Receiving a massage allows him reacquainted her body in a healthy way. Often, the elderly, older, has trouble looking at his body and accept it. Getting a massage
develops all the sensations related to touch, the skin becomes more receptive and, therefore, the person becomes more sensitive, more attentive to what she feels.
massage to counter the loneliness
In some cases, seniors are widowed (32% of older reported being widowed in 2001, mostly women *), or only sometimes long (20% were single *).
massage, as acceptance of their aging body, can also be used to support face this alone. Going outside of home, to meet the therapist to take care of yourself can also interact with others.
* Source: Portrait of the health of Quebecers aged 65 and over , directed by Chantal Lefebvre, research officer for the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec, 2003.
( Study available on the Internet )
